The March Fund

The March Group operates as a thematic venture capital fund, concentrating its investments on exponential technology platforms. The firm actively backs companies innovating within critical sectors such as human health, planetary well-being, and the evolving food paradigm. It employs a strategy that combines deep domain expertise with a strategic global network, collaborating notably with the University of California system to identify and nurture advancements.

The firm was founded in 2018 by Christopher Lai, Dr. Harold Schmitz, and Dr. Tony Lau, with Stephen Badger also playing a pivotal role. The founding insight stemmed from the understanding that specialized scientific and industry experience, particularly Dr. Schmitz's background as former Chief Science Officer at Mars Inc., was essential for navigating and investing in complex, high-impact thematic areas.

The March Group's portfolio comprises early-stage companies developing technologies aligned with its core investment themes. Its overarching vision is to catalyze innovation that addresses pressing global challenges in health and food systems, thereby driving significant technological progress. The firm strives to cultivate a robust ecosystem around its distinct investment theses to support this mission.